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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer
By Beau Hayhoe
Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp

The generation that grew up with compressed MP3s is suddenly discovering all they've been missing.

By Kahron Spearman
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The Nocs Monolith Aluminum Is the Best Designed Bluetooth Speaker We’ve Ever Seen

Nocs Design returns with a stunning all aluminum edition of its Monolith Bluetooth speaker.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker Is New, Improved, and Affordable

The Beats Pill now comes equipped with a 24-hour battery life.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Clash – Sound System (Box Set)

We honestly don't remember the last time we bought a CD. With MP3s and streaming services, the end of the compact disc seems near (if it hasn't already really happened). All that said, this new Clash retrospective might actually be worth a purchase. The 12-disc set includes remastered studio recordings,…

By Mike Newman
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Phiaton Chord MS 530

Nothing ruins a great song or the dialogue to a movie like a shrilling baby or a loud conversation. While there are plenty of noise-cancelling headphones out there for you to choose from, these new ones from Phiaton are right up there with the best. They knock out 98% of…

By Mike Newman
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iTunes Radio

If you're an iPhone or iPad owner, chances are you've already upgraded to iOS 7 (unless it is still downloading). One of the new features rolled out by Apple in conjunction with the new operating system is iTunes Radio. The free streaming radio service looks to supplant Pandora as the…

By Mike Newman
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Sony 3-In-1 Walkman

The reports of the Walkman's death have been greatly exaggerated. While the original Sony Walkman is no longer, the name lives on with the new Sony 3-in-1 Walkman WH Series. The new headphones not only feature a built-in MP3 player, they've also got built-in speakers so you can listen to…

By Mike Newman
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Urbanears Kransen In-Ear Headphones

Urbanears has been the go-to for eye-catching yet minimal headphones for some time now. With their new Kransen In-Ear Headphones they're keeping the array of colors that make their cans stand out but offering them up in an affordable in-ear model for those in need. Each pair is complete with…

By Mike Newman
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